Ordinances 1st series - 151 - 253

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,� � (c) Permit and encourage planned development land uses which will not impede the flow of floodwater or cause danger to life or property. (d) Permit and encourage land uses compatible with the preservation of the natural vegetation and marshes which are a principal factor in the maintenance of constant rates of water flow through the year and which sustain many species of wildlife and plant growth. ' (e) Avoid fast runoff of surface waters from developed areas to prevent pollutional materials such as animal feces, motor oils, paper, sand, salt and other debris, garbage and foreign materials from being carried directly into the nearest natural stream, lake or other public waters. (f) Encourage a suitable system of ponding areas to permit the temporary withholding of rapid water runoff which presently contributes to downstream flooding and . general water pollution giving preference to areas which � contribute to groundwater infiltration and recharge, thereby reducing the need for public projects to contain, ' store and control such runoff. (g) Provide sufficient land area to carry abnormal flows of storm water in period of heavy precipitation, and to prevent needless expenditures of public funds for storm . sewers and flood protection devices which proper planning could have avoided. (h) Prevent the development of structures in areas unfit for human usage by reason of danger from flooding, � unsanitary conditions or other hazards . � (i) Prevent the placement of artificial obstructions which restrict the right of public passage and use of the bed, bank and water of any creeks, marshes or watercourses within the City. � (j) Protect against potential loss of life, loss of property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely • affect the public health, safety and general welfare. . -2- . .